Sunsets remains us that everything has an ending.
(Picture by Lisa R.)

I have a question today. What do you do when one of the people you love and respect the most does something that has disappointed you, almost to the point of anger and tears? I have experienced these feelings before. At that time I gave into the feelings and have to say I did not handle the situation as I really would have liked. It took some time for me to get over my anger and hurt. Today as I sit here feeling similar feelings, I am asking myself, “If it turns out that I have to walk this road again, how will I handle it the second time around?” We never know what another person is really thinking, we may get small glimpses here and there (but many times we ignore what we see). Today I am asking God to prepare my heart, my mind, and my spirit for whatever is to come. I am trusting in His wisdom to guide me, because my wisdom is limited. It is interesting that while my feelings and emotions are disappointed I can honestly say that my spirit is calm. There is a part of me that know this is a trial and that it will pass, that there will be an end. I also have the assurance that God will not waste any of it, it will all lead to my growth and make me stronger. Today I may be disappointed, but tomorrow (after I view it through the lens of God) I will see the reason and growth behind it. Until that day I press on.